The most abundant element in the universe is:

helium

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oxygen

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silicon

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hydrogen

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Solution

The correct option is C hydrogen
Hydrogen is more plentiful than any other element making up about 3/4th the mass of the universe. Helium is second making up almost all of the remaining $25 %$ . Oxygen is third most abundant element of universe. On earth, oxygen is the most common element making up about $47 %$ of earth's mass.

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